CLIMATE CHANGE PERFORMANCE INDEX (CCPI)
Introduction
- India has dropped 13 places and now stands at 23rd position in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026.
- The report was released by Germanwatch, during the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil.
- India had been in the top 10 high-performing countries for six consecutive years (2019–2024). This is India’s biggest fall in recent years.
ABOUT CCPI
- First published in 2005.
- Prepared by Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network.
- Tracks climate action performance of 63 countries plus the European Union, covering over 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The index compares performance in four categories:
| CCPI Category | Meaning |
| GHG Emissions | How much greenhouse gases a country emits |
| Renewable Energy | Use and growth of clean energy |
| Energy Use | How efficiently a country uses energy |
| Climate Policy | Government policies for climate protection |
INDIA’S PERFORMANCE
Positive points:
- India is performing above global average in renewable energy.
- Renewable energy share increased from 2015 to 2023, reaching nearly 14% of total energy mix.
- More than half of India’s electric power capacity (256 GW) is now from non-fossil sources.
REASONS FOR INDIA’S RANKING DECLINE
| Reason for Fall | Explanation |
| Rising GHG emissions | Emissions have increased steadily; India ranks last in emission trends |
| High energy use | Energy consumption is increasing rapidly |
| Weak climate policy | No clear plan to phase out coal or stop building new coal plants |
| No coal exit date | India has not set a coal phase-out deadline |
One of the CCPI authors, Jan Burck, said India can improve its future ranking if it limits coal expansion and continues strong growth in renewable energy.
GLOBAL RANKING HIGHLIGHTS
- Top three positions are vacant (no country scored high enough).
- Denmark (4th), United Kingdom (5th), Morocco (6th) are leading.
- Worst performers among G20:
- China – 54th
- Russia – 64th
- United States – 65th
- Saudi Arabia – 67th (last in list)
AIM OF CCPI
The purpose of the CCPI is to:
- Increase transparency in global climate action
- Compare how countries are performing in fighting climate change
- Help countries understand where they need to improve.
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